Over 200 Ganga Sevadoots Participate in Namami Gange Yagna at Maha Kumbh Mela
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Synopsis
On January 22, Mahakumbh Nagar witnessed the Namami Gange Yagna, conducted by the Namami Gange team at Mahakumbh 2025. The event aimed to promote the Ganga's purity and cleanliness, attracting over 200 Ganga Sevadoots and thousands of devotees, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in conservation efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Over 200 Ganga Sevadoots participated
- Event aimed at Ganga conservation
- Held on National Youth Day
- Jute bags distributed for a plastic-free Kumbh
- Involvement of prominent organizations
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 22 (NationPress) An impressive Namami Gange Yagna was held by the Namami Gange team along the banks of the revered Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025. This significant event aimed to enhance awareness regarding the purity, cleanliness, and conservation of the Ganga, while fostering a united pledge towards its protection.
During the yagna, both devotees and Ganga Sevadoots made offerings, representing their commitment to preserving the continuous and untainted flow of the river.
The event coincided with National Youth Day, which honors the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. It witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 200 Ganga Sevadoots alongside thousands of dedicated attendees.
Together, they solemnly vowed to maintain the purity and continuity of the Ganga. Filled with youthful energy and determination, the ceremony became a remarkable intersection of spirituality and environmental awareness.
Under the guidance of the Namami Gange team, participants offered oblations to reaffirm their dedication to a clean and uninterrupted Ganga.
The Ganga Sevadoots committed to safeguarding the river's sanctity and cleanliness.
In addressing the assembly, speakers underscored the crucial role of youth, who make up over 40 percent of India’s population, in the Ganga Swachhata Abhiyan.
They highlighted that the conservation of the Ganga is not only an environmental issue but also a deep cultural and spiritual obligation. The event motivated young participants to engage fully in this sacred mission of conservation and sustainability.
As part of the initiative, the Namami Gange team distributed jute bags to promote a plastic-free Mahakumbh within the fairgrounds. Attendees were educated about the importance of minimizing plastic waste, reinforcing environmental awareness.
Devotees received these jute bags as a testament to their commitment to a cleaner, greener Kumbh, carrying this message along the shores of the Sangam.
On this occasion, Namami Gange Nodal Officer Atharva Raj and partner organizations distributed Namami Gange T-shirts and caps to further amplify the campaign’s reach.
Prominent organizations such as the Ganga Task Force (GTF), Ganga Vichar Manch (GVM), Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), District Ganga Committees (DGCS), State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG), and National Book Trust (NBT) played significant roles in the event's success.
Moreover, Ganga Sevadoots intensified their cleanliness drive through regular ghat cleaning, awareness rallies, and community labor initiatives.
Their efforts emphasized that the Namami Gange Yagna transcends a mere religious ritual; it serves as a unifying force for spiritual, social, and environmental awareness.
This yagna, held just prior to the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh, infused renewed vigor and inspiration into the campaign for Ganga conservation. All devotees, organizations, and citizens were encouraged to actively engage in this grand initiative to protect and preserve the lifeline of India, the Ganga.
